Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
